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ALI ROCKETT Richmond Times-Dispatch RICHMOND — Princess Blanding, the sister of Marcus-David Peters, who was fatally shot by Richmond police in May 2018, has officially announced a third-party bid for governor of Virginia. Blanding launched her campaign Tuesday in a news release and video, embarking on a candidacy under the banner of the newly formed Liberation Party that will emphasize public safety and racial and economic justice, among other progressive reforms. In the wake of her brother’s death, Blanding founded Justice and Reformation, a grassroots organization adv...

Style Weekly photojournalist Scott Elmquist chooses some of his favorite images from a busy year. July 4: State Sen. Amanda Chase, GOP hopeful for Virginia governor, was a featured speaker at a 2nd Amendment Rally, Virginia State Capitol. Photographer’s note: When I saw Sen. Chase step out of the black SUV and strap on an assault rifle, I knew I was witnessing an event unlike any other in my 30 years as a photographer. Surrounded by militia also carrying assault rifles, she walked to the Bank Street entrance of the Capitol and started addressing the crowd. The scene was surreal. A candida...

Gov. Northam signs 'Marcus Alert' into law, creating statewide alert system for people experiencing mental health crisis Office of Gov. Ralph Northam By: Web Staff and last updated 2020-12-16 20:04:06-05 RICHMOND, Va. - Gov. Ralph Northam ceremonially signed legislation Tuesday creating the "Marcus Alert," a statewide mental health alert system to make sure behavioral health experts are involved in responding to people in crisis, including by limiting the role of law enforcement. The law is named to honor Marcus-David Peters, a high school biology teacher who was killed by a...

Just before the confrontation, Peters had struck several cars with his vehicle, then ran onto Interstate 95 during heavy rush-hour traffic. The officer, who also was Black, pointed a stun gun at Peters, who then ran toward him, shouting and threatening to kill him. The officer deployed the stun gun, which appeared to have no effect, and then shot Peters with his service weapon. Blanding lobbied for a law that would give mental health professionals the lead role when police are called to respond to people in crisis. But she said the law passed by the General Assembly and signed by Northam does...

Governor Northam Signs Legislation Creating Statewide ‘Marcus Alert’ RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam ceremonially signed legislation today establishing the ‘Marcus Alert,’ a statewide mental health alert system to ensure behavioral health experts are involved in responding to individuals in crisis, including by limiting the role of law enforcement. The law is named to honor Marcus-David Peters, a high school biology teacher who was killed by a police officer in Richmond while experiencing a behavioral health crisis in 2018. The legislation creates a mental health awareness response ...